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Tephens Family History

Tephens Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stephens, Stephans, Tippens, Stephen, Terres, Torrens, Athens, Tippen

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Where is the Tephens family from?

You can see how Tephens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tephens family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Tephens families living in Herefordshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tephens's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Tephens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tephens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tephens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tephens. 100% of Tephens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tephens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Tephens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tephens census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Tephens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Tephens. For the veterans among your Tephens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tephens lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1972, in the United States, Tephens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Tephens in 1969 was 86, and 81 in 1972.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tephens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tephens ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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